The American Academy of Paediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends that a child visit the dentist by age 1 or within six months after the first tooth comes out. “Visiting the dentist at an early age is an essential part of children's health care,” says Mott poll co-director Sarah Clark.

One in six parents who did not receive advice from a health care provider believed children should delay dentist visits until age 4 or older – years later than what experts recommend – according to C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health. The American Academy of Paediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends that a child visit the dentist by age 1 or within six months after the first tooth comes out.

“Visiting the dentist at an early age is an essential part of children’s health care,” says Mott poll co-director Sarah Clark. “These visits are important for the detection and treatment of early childhood tooth decay and also a valuable opportunity to educate parents on key aspects of oral health.”

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A common question new parents ask is, “How soon should I take my child to the dentist?” According to the American Association of Pediatric Dentists, it's recommended that kids go in for their first oral health checkup when their baby teeth first begin to emerge or by the time their first birthday comes around.